This baby girl is a master at hiding somewhere in my belly. Some days I feel her so well, and other days it's like she's not even in there. Considering I didn't even feel movement with ds until at least 23 weeks, I shouldn't be surprised, but it always makes me a bit nervous when I don't feel her for a while. She's 11 inches long! How does she hide in there?!?!
Oliver is the same way. I poked and poked him last night until he finally moved for me.
Post by akraus2015 on Mar 29, 2017 20:30:45 GMT -5
Anyone else having a hard time regulating emotions?? I'm seeing my therapist/doula again tomorrow, but man these pregnancy hormones are killing me. It was irritation/anger for awhile, but now it's like crazy anxiety. About work things, our budget and finances, being prepared for baby...etc. Just curious if I'm the only one?
This baby girl is a master at hiding somewhere in my belly. Some days I feel her so well, and other days it's like she's not even in there. Considering I didn't even feel movement with ds until at least 23 weeks, I shouldn't be surprised, but it always makes me a bit nervous when I don't feel her for a while. She's 11 inches long! How does she hide in there?!?!
Oliver is the same way. I poked and poked him last night until he finally moved for me.
I tried poking Max the other night to try and get him moving so H could maybe feel him. H fussed at me and told me that if he's sleeping, I need to let him sleep. 😂😂
Oliver is the same way. I poked and poked him last night until he finally moved for me.
I tried poking Max the other night to try and get him moving so H could maybe feel him. H fussed at me and told me that if he's sleeping, I need to let him sleep. 😂😂
Post by babywisher on Mar 29, 2017 22:04:40 GMT -5
akraus2015 sorry you're having a difficult time. I hope talking with your therapist tomorrow will help. nola1017 sorry you have this added stress. Your doctor is being a little too cautious.
Thanks for the vent session murran13, bdblz, and babywisher. Yes, I had GD with my second baby (DS). It's a scout's honor type of thing but DH was at the appt so he knows She wants me on the diet and now I feel guilty if I don't adhere to it. It just kind of freaks me out because I passed. So what's the point of a "pass" if it doesn't really mean anything?
akraus2015 I don't know that I'm having too hard a time with it - I am struggling a little bit with not getting depressed but I suspect that is really related to not feeling well and being so tired all the time. Okay and one blind rage episode last night over some Facebook drama. And tonight, with my husband working overtime and away from home until about 2am and having watched a horrifying security video of a home invasion, I'm jumpy and nervous and listening to every little sound... lol so yeah I guess there's some ups and downs going on over here too! 🙄
akraus2015 I was definitely having this same thing. I wasn't struggling with anxiety so much but I was feeling very hopeless, resentful and angry. I don't know if it's the improving weather or what but it's lessened the last few weeks. I'm glad you are talking to someone about it and I hope they can help! Living with anxiety is just not fun. Is there anything you can do to lesion the stress? Maybe you can take some time to focus on one particular stressor and get it taken care of?
akraus2015 I was definitely having this same thing. I wasn't struggling with anxiety so much but I was feeling very hopeless, resentful and angry. I don't know if it's the improving weather or what but it's lessened the last few weeks. I'm glad you are talking to someone about it and I hope they can help! Living with anxiety is just not fun. Is there anything you can do to lesion the stress? Maybe you can take some time to focus on one particular stressor and get it taken care of?
I think most of my anxiety is work related right now. I'm just still learning to manage it on my own I guess? How have you been lately? You used past tense so hopefully better??
akraus2015, I am trying to restrain myself until post shower as well. It's in three weeks so that shouldn't be so bad!
As for anxiety. Yes. I find that I am having a harder time with it. I do take meds so it is pretty under control, but balancing appointments, life responsibilities (taxes, insurance claims), work and my son are all piling on me. My DH is also going through a bit of a depression too. He usually gets SAD in the winter, but was doing really well this winter, but I think it's catching up with him, so I am trying to step up for him during this time too.
It's a lot but I know there will be a trade off when the weather changes (go away FREAKING SNOW!!!) and the deadlines for taxes etc. pass.
I use pregnancy as an excuse to have more naps and go to bed earlier and I find that helps.
I bought a City Select stroller and second seat kit this week because they were great deals on Ebay. Hopefully I love it like I think I will.
You probably will! The biggest complaint I get on this stroller from friends is the weight but I imagine like all things it will become more natural and after you get used to it wont notice. It is a quality product that will last for years.
I've realized I've forgotten/blocked out everything newborn from DD. I don't know if it was sleep deprivation, or the PPA/PPD but I seriously can't remember anything about her schedule or feeding and I deleted the app that I used.
A coworker is due in May and was asking about how much they eat, etc and I was like "ummmmmm, like a boobful? lol" but really I just don't remember. Same goes for trying to figure out where I'm putting this kid when we bring her home. H was like "well how many middle of the night diaper changes do you really do?" and I'm pretty sure it was every few hours because she pooped all the time, but maybe not?
Anyone reading any good newborn books? I know I need to reread sleep books. I'm determined to get this one to sleep.
Ladies, please please please take care of yourselves if you're dealing with anxiety and/or depression. It's great that you're recognizing that something is off. Do something for you, talk therapy, meds, etc.
My pregnancy with W was totally overshadowed by it and then once she was here it really took over in a crippling way. I didn't know it wasn't normal until my mom witnessed one of my daily panic attacks and she called my doctor immediately. I look back and I can't believe how deep in the darkness I was- like I sat in a café with my 2 week old crying out "I don't love her. I don't want her." while strangers looked at me like I was a monster. It was awful. Now she's the light of my world and the best part of my day, the burden of PPA/PPD was just too much at that time.
We found a good deal on a used ironman bob stroller and bought it last weekend. Otherwise we are trying to wait until after showers.
I've struggled with anxiety and depression for years. I have been on an anti depressant for four years. I was on anti anxiety meds before getting pregnant, but I couldn't even take them during the 2ww while ttc because of how bad they can be for a fetus. Being on the anti depressants has really helped, I'm pretty stable most of the time. I had run out my prescription a few days ago and went without for two nights. I was a mess for those few days. I started ugly crying losing it Monday because my dog wouldn't stop trying to lick me...
ETA: a lot of my issues stem from my job and being unhappy. Since I'm done in may, I plan to try and wean off the medication once baby is here and we are settled. I didn't need it before teaching, I'm hoping I don't need it after. I used to have panic attacks on the way to work daily, so I am a firm believer in medication being necessary sometimes.
Post by Crisco Salad on Mar 30, 2017 8:59:29 GMT -5
I just bought a new diaper bag last night. It was an impulse buy but I really loved the pattern and people have been raving about this bag. I hope I like it when I get it later this week!
I just bought a new diaper bag last night. It was an impulse buy but I really loved the pattern and people have been raving about this bag. I hope I like it when I get it later this week!
Which one did you get?! I've done way too much research on diaper bags and I still don't know if I've decided on one...
I just bought a new diaper bag last night. It was an impulse buy but I really loved the pattern and people have been raving about this bag. I hope I like it when I get it later this week!
Which one did you get?! I've done way too much research on diaper bags and I still don't know if I've decided on one...
I got a smartbottoms haversack. I'm not super fancy and didn't need anything with lots of bells and whistles, just lots of space especially for cloth diapers for 2!
akraus2015 I was definitely having this same thing. I wasn't struggling with anxiety so much but I was feeling very hopeless, resentful and angry. I don't know if it's the improving weather or what but it's lessened the last few weeks. I'm glad you are talking to someone about it and I hope they can help! Living with anxiety is just not fun. Is there anything you can do to lesion the stress? Maybe you can take some time to focus on one particular stressor and get it taken care of?
I think most of my anxiety is work related right now. I'm just still learning to manage it on my own I guess? How have you been lately? You used past tense so hopefully better??
Yes, better. Cabin fever + hormones is a bad combination. It still comes and goes but I am really in general better spirits the last few weeks. We've spent the last few nights working in the yard and garage which is a lifesaver. I need to be outside, which is difficult in Minnesota in the winter with a 2 year old.
I was thinking the same thing. No one really cares about the changing pad cover I got the other day! It has bees. It's cute!
Ive finally put myself on a baby related spending freeze, at least until after my shower.
I've thought about this too but most of the stuff I still want/need is on the expensive side and my coworkers aren't going to be spending that much on me. Plus I need to stick to buying a little bit each paycheck so I can still pay the bills.
Post by amyface813 on Mar 30, 2017 13:04:43 GMT -5
Hugs to... well everyone. Being a normal crazy pregnant lady is hard enough. Having an additional layer of anxiety/depression on top is incredibly hard. I wish I could go back to my pregnancy with DS's. I was all sunshine and rainbows. I was probably obnoxious with how happy and calm I was!
DD stayed home from school again today and I'm ready to pull my hair out. H and I leave tomorrow for baseball and I have so much to do to get ready and I cannot do anything.
Is anybody else losing their appetite? I went from needing to eat all day every day to not wanting food at all. Like I just realized I never ate lunch or dinner today... I don't feel sick or anything. Just not hungry.
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